Telephone and telegraph line installer-repair

How much does an Telephone and telegraph line installer-repair earn

A Telephone and telegraph line installer-repair earns between $1.106 and $2.342 per month, with an average monthly salary of $1.357 and a median salary of $1.240 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 34.741 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).

Salary ranges for the Telephone and telegraph line installer-repair
	Monthly Salary	Annual Salary	Salary Per Week	Hourly Salary
Average wage	1.357	16.289	339	6
1º Quartile	1.106	13.267	276	5
Median Salary	1.240	14.883	310	6
3º Quartile	1.786	21.430	446	8
Higher Salary	2.342	28.100	585	11

Professional job categories

Workers in the production of industrial goods and services
- electronics manufacturing and installation workers
- - installers and repairers of electric and communications lines and cables
- - - installers and repairers of electrical, telephone and data communication lines and cables

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Main workplaces

Installers and repairers of electrical, telephone and data communication lines and cables some activities can be carried out in the open, underground and at great heights. Workers may be subject to humidity, pollution, temperature variation and risks arising from working with electricity. They are employed by energy, telecommunications, public transport and solar energy companies. In the case of solar energy most professionals work autonomously.

What does it take to work in the field of Installers and repairers of electrical, telephone and data communication lines and cables

The work is performed by people with minimum schooling of elementary school, plus professional qualifications. The full performance of the professional exercise occurs after three or four years of experience, under the permanent supervision of supervisors, technicians and engineers. The experience for professionals working with solar energy is 1 to 2 years and they work under occasional supervision. Professional apprenticeship may be required for Positions listed in this occupational family.

Functions and activities of Telephone and telegraph line installer-repair

Installers and repairers of electrical, telephone and data communication lines and cables must:

building electrical and communication networks;

planning services for installation, maintenance and expansion of electrical and communication networks;

demonstrate personal skills;

install power and communication lines;

install electrical and communication equipment;

build electrical and communication networks;

work safely;

installing power and communication lines;

installing electrical and communication equipment;

record information;

perform overhead and underground line maintenance;

plan services for installation, maintenance and expansion of electrical and communication networks;

perform air and underground line maintenance;

Activities

install carrier system;

establish communication between areas to start activities;

replace measurement equipment;

troubleshoot;

adapt work according to weather conditions;

use safety equipment (epi and epc);

apply installation technical standards;

identify the existing network at the site;

estimate human resources.;

implanting posts;

demonstrate organizational skills;

replace braces and connections on railway lines;

programming signal receiving and transmitting equipment;

identify risk situations;

communicate with clarity and objectivity;

interpret operating instructions;

use voltage detection equipment;

deploying transmission towers;

adjust transformer voltage;

level crossroads, detours and indents on railways;

demonstrate ability to concentrate;

overcoming adverse situations;

open terminals;

issue material return record;

test direct and/or indirect measurement;

communicate with the areas involved with energized lines;

demonstrate zeal with the company's and client's assets;

perform automatic cuts;

detect defects;

define safety equipment;

installing ducts for electrical, telephone and data communication cables;

perform de-energized line maintenance;

define visits itinerary;

identify the existing network on site;

demonstrate manual dexterity;

disable lines;

disable equipment;

participate in accident prevention actions.;

reset specific tools in adverse situations;

install protective equipment;

reestablish communication for system reconnection;

install automatic recloser;

install photovoltaic inverter;

demonstrate zeal for the company's and client's assets;

install sub-racks and rack;

identifying types of cables and connections;

fusing optical cables;

install capacitor bank;

installing trolley wire;

analyze work area conditions ;

perform energized line maintenance;

record signal level at installation locations;

request equipment shutdown;

repair equipment;

analyze technical conditions in the carrying out the activity;

analyze conditions of the work area ;

demonstrate ability to comply with norms and rules;

work as a team;

splicing overhead and underground wires and cables;

demonstrate interpersonal skills;

participate in procedure description;

redo terminals;

issue technical report;

programming maneuvers for road circulation railroads;

installing signal regenerators;

installing materials and accessories;

schedule activities according to service order , work and repair.;

install transformer;

equipping poles;

replace insulators;

perform mandatory temporary grounding.;

installing underground boxes for splices and passages;

making and undoing jumpers;

installing electrical and metallic protection;

installing switches for maneuvers;

replace crossheads and/or accessories;

install consumption meters;

select equipment and tools;

identify unsafe conditions;

fill out material requisition;

installing conductors;

install distribution boards;

measure available supply voltage on site;

installing electrical and/or communication cables and/or messengers;

installing distribution boards;

adapt equipment to the system;

organize the workplace;

install photovoltaic modules;

reestablish communication to restart the system;

implanting poles;

transfer lines;

install connectors on terminals;

facing risky situations;

transfer equipment;

identify the existing network at the location;

measure the supply voltage available on site;

install materials and accessories;

demonstrate ability to adapt to change;

install pv system monitoring equipment;

install valve and pressure lock;

install electrical and metallic protection;

interpreting projects;

keep safety equipment in full working order;

demonstrate attention ability;

share knowledge and information;

testing equipment;

installing structures for photovoltaic modules;

estimate maintenance time, installation and expansion;

work as a team;

demonstrate self-control;

connecting cables in connection blocks;

define materials and tools;

participate in procedure description;

retension cables and contact wires of railways;

equip transmission towers;

install string box (protection box and photovoltaic connection);

fill out vehicle use control form;

equipping railroad poles and beams;

analyze technical conditions of the carrying out the activity;

perform commissioning (record the operation of the photovoltaic system);

record uses and project changes;

select cables and wires according to the type and gauge defined in the project;

advise people about risky situations in the area;

connect wires and cables;

perform preventive maintenance of the photovoltaic system;

apply safety standards;

installing energy accumulators (batteries);

demonstrate visual and spatial sense;

replace cables and wires;

perform installation tests;

apply safety standards;

Sectors that hire Telephone and telegraph line installer-repair the most in the job market

multimedia communication services - scm
access providers to communications networks
building stations and telecommunications networks
maintenance of stations and telecommunications networks
electrical installation and maintenance
other telecommunications activities
combined office and administrative support services
supply and management of human resources for third parties
engineering services
switched fixed telephone services - stfc

Telephone and telegraph line installer-repair - Career description, activities, functions and salary